Princess Cruise Reviews for Romantic to the Panama Canal & Central America

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TECHNOLOGY HAS GLITCHES BUT THEY DON'T SPOIL A FANTASTIC CRUISE

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Ruby Princess

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NavalCruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise for three reasons. The first was a lifelong desire to see the Panama Canal. The second was how much we enjoyed our Alaska Cruise Tour with Princess before COVID. The third was - COVID was no longer a concern to us! First of all, don't get me wrong - we LOVED the cruise. The staff and crew were amazing, cheerful and helpful (especially our cabin attendant Czar). The food was ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


Nice and relaxing cruise

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Ruby Princess

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Armonk27
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 4th Princess cruise and we really wanted to see the Panama Canal. The Ruby was a good choice, not too big. We know that it will always be a struggle to get a pool deck lounge chair or a table on the pool deck. The deck above the pool usually had lounge chairs available. The Panama Canal passengers were mostly over 50, many with walkers or scooters. This time we chose a mini-suite ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


Great ship and staff but too many sea days

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Emerald Princess

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Willwils
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Wanted full passage Panama canal cruise and Emerald Princess delivered. I found this to be a mostly wonderfully cruise with fabulous entertainment  and games galore. While it was his last assignment on Emerald, Fernando the cruise director was everywhere helping to entertaining guests with games and contests. The shows were great,, especially the premiere of ROCK OPERA. Balcony cabin on Baja 11 ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Balcony


Slightly disappointed

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Ruby Princess

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sros367552
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We had a good time and got to see and go places that we haven't been to yet. Going through the Panama Canal was the highlight of the trip, but we enjoyed all of the ports. The ship was nice and the more mature crowd was what we were looking for. The food was good and the selections from the menu were nice. The various specialty restaurants were all nice, as well. Generally, the service was ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Traveled with disabled person


Best way to experience the Panama Canal!

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Emerald Princess

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moosegrin
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We are Long time Holland American Cruisers that took this cruise with Princess due to the timing and destination. Room: This obstructed view is fine from the view standpoint, it is at the top of the stairs from the promenade, but that was not an issue. The first 4 rooms on this deck including this one are narrower than other rooms and also have the really annoying feature of having two ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Traveled with children


Panama Canal Full Transit - Christmas and New Years

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Emerald Princess

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mrell345
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Overall this was a good cruise, the ship though needing some attention is in good shape, we had no major complaints about the food which in general was good. Our room steward worked hard to keep our room clean and we had no complaints about the service. We enjoyed our trip through the Panama Canal and the stops we made during the trip. The shows in general were ok, everyone on board seemed to ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Most of the bells and whistles

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Ruby Princess

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Phil G.
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We booked the Ruby Princess for a partial transit of the Panama Canal. I've did a full transit through the old locks eight or so years ago. For my friend it was a bucket list item. Seeing the new locks appealed to me. We are both in are 70s. We booked a mini suite-Reserve with the Plus option. Our room steward was pleasant and efficient, and the cabin was clean. I miss the evening chocolate on ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


TEN DAYS ON THE RUBY PRINCESS

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Ruby Princess

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Flying Wing
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

First, the ship. She's a grand dame with elegance and charm, and the Medallion electronics are awesome. Wearing the little coin makes you recognizable to your stateroom door, which unlocks as you approach. It also tells your traveling party as well as servers where on the ship you are, and can even draw a map to find you. There are many more Medallion features which you can look up on your ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Amazing Customer Service

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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ToucanDo
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We joined friends and my daughter for this "once in a lifetime" Antarctic cruise. The big takeaway was the outstanding customer service throughout the ship in every venue: room steward, dining room hosts and stewards, Guest Services, photo shop, and internet booth. Across the board the staff at each of these went above and beyond to ensure a smooth and delightful cruise! The Captain did a ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Turkey Day Holiday on the Ruby Princess

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Ruby Princess

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Pirateskigirl
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Much needed break for the holiday. Embarkation at Port Everglades was pretty smooth-20 minutes from Arrival to on the ship. The Ruby had just been fixed up in dry dock. She looks good for a 2008 Grand girl. It was really good to be back at sea. We used the Princess Plus package which was a nice option for trying drinks, I normally wouldn't have ordered. The package includes specialty ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


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